Author: Mathiya

Suspect Arrested in Brutal Murder

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April 10, 2017

Police Commissioner Allen Temple announced that Denver Police had taken Tomas Aleciades into custody for the recent murder of Denver native Melissa Juran, wife of Mathew Juran. Mrs. Juran was found brutally murdered and buried in a garden plot behind her house last Tuesday, April 4. Mr. Aleciades, who had been wanted for questioning in the murder, turned himself in to the police in the presence of his lawyer, Jerome Baker. Although Mr. Aleciades declined to make a comment, his attorney stated, “My client is innocent of this horrendous crime. In order to prove his innocence, we have engaged the services of Mark MacFarland, who will do what Denver’s police department has failed to do–find the true killer and bring the man to justice.”

Mark MacFarland, who ordinarily operates a hot dog stand at Fourteenth and Elati, was unavailable for comment.

News Update: Building Magnate Starts Major Enterprise in Golden Triangle

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Dec 2, 2015

In a surprise development, land developer Norris Peterson announced plans to develop an eighty story skyscraper in the Golden Triangle. The building, which will be called The Peterson Center, will feature a four-story indoor shopping mall, underground parking for 1600 cars. The mixed-use high rise will feature luxury apartments above the tenth floor.

Controversy surrounded the proposed development, which has been in planning stages for the past five years, when the Denver City Council approved condemnation proceedings for several protected Historical Landmark sites at the location of the new skyscraper. Despite threats of lawsuits and boycotts, the groups protesting the development were unable to reverse the Denver City Council decision. One Councilwoman, Margarite Sanchez, described the entire deal as “shady and totally inappropriate.” Mr. Peterson was not available for comment.

News Update: Diamond Merchant Found Murdered

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Nov 29, 2015

It was a tragic way for the weekend to end. Maureen Anne Freeman, about to head out to the grocery store, discovered the body of her husband, Otto Marvin Freeman, in the garage of their Sloan Lake home this past Sunday. Mr. Freeman, co-owner of the Newsome Jewelry Store in Cherry Creek, had been shot twice.  Police have not yet ruled out robbery as a motive for the killing.

News Update: Denver Detective Jailed After Courtroom Outburst

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Nov 30, 2011

In a dramatic conclusion to the trial of noted Denver land developer, Norris Peterson, for the alleged murder of Nicole MacFarland, Detective Mark MacFarland was arrested after he attempted to attack Mr. Peterson. Norris Peterson had just been acquitted of all charges by a jury at the conclusion of a two week trial, marked by accusations of evidence tampering, cover-ups, and bribery. For more on this story, we go to our Denver Superior Court reporter….